Rudolph Toombs (1914 – November 28, 1962) was an American performer and songwriter. He wrote "Teardrops from My Eyes", Ruth Brown's first number one R&B song, and other hit songs for her, including "5-10-15 Hours". He also wrote "One Mint Julep" for The Clovers.[1][2]
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for Ahmet Ertegun. Toombs was murdered by robbers in the hallway of his apartment house in Harlem in 1962. Ruth Brown credited Toombs as a major reason...
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"One Mint Julep" is a R&B song, written and composed by RudyToombs, that became a 1952 hit for the Clovers. The song has received over 100 cover versions...
song "Fat Back and Corn Liquor" was written by Louisiana songwriter RudyToombs and sung by Louis Jordan. It was released by Aladdin Records as the A...
Sunglows. On December 23, 1959, John also recorded "I'm Shakin'", by RudyToombs, "Suffering with the Blues", "My Love Is," and "Sleep" (1960, Pop number...
songs he recorded (none written by Milburn, but several composed by RudyToombs). However, there is no evidence that he had an alcohol problem. Milburn...
"Teardrops from My Eyes", written by RudyToombs, was the first upbeat major hit for Ruth Brown, establishing her as an important figure in rhythm and...
confused with a similarly titled tune, co-written by Julius Dixson and RudyToombs, first recorded by Annie Laurie on De Luxe Records (1957), and subsequently...
Frank Sinatra and Count Basie and His Orchestra 2:30 4. "One Mint Julep" RudyToombs Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra 3:06 5. "For Once in My Life" Ron Miller;...
hit. This was followed by "Teardrops from My Eyes" in 1950. Written by RudyToombs, it was the first upbeat major hit for Brown. Recorded for Atlantic Records...
1. "The Road of Love" Clarence Carter 3:30 2. "Look Ma, I'm Cryin'" RudyToombs, Jerry Harris, Windsor King 3:25 3. "Evelyn" 4:18 4. "Reconsider Baby"...
co-wrote Annie Laurie's hit "It Hurts to Be in Love" with RudyToombs, "Begging, Begging" with RudyToombs for James Brown, "Love, Life and Money" with Henry...
"Lonesome Whistle Blues" Alan Moore, Elson Teat, RudyToombs 2:45 3. "Takin' Care of Business" Toombs 2:40 4. "Have You Ever Loved a Woman" Billy Myles...
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